Inside look at how Nashville Predators will spend $30 million at Sportsplex

The Nashville Predators are one Metro Council vote away from taking over hockey facilities at the Centennial Sportsplex. The lease proposal, which is expected to be up for a vote on Jan. 20, would give the Predators operational control of the Sportsplex through 2049. In exchange, the team is promising up to $30 million in capital investment in the hockey facilities. The Predators also said they will invest in new locker room and training facilities for the team, which would include establishing a home locker room for Tennessee State's men's hockey team. The Tigers are slated to begin play in 2026-27. The lease proposal agreement was passed on its second reading by Metro Council on Dec. 16....